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China expands its Africa investment

China expands its Africa investment

Update: 2024-09-05
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From the BBC World Service: China’s President Xi Jinping has announced almost $51 billion in new funding for the continent — in projects including infrastructure and clean energy, with a promise to create a million jobs. But there are warnings about the debt burden facing some countries. Also: An inquiry into an apartment block fire in the United Kingdom is heavily critical of cladding manufacturers, successive governments and regulators.

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China expands its Africa investment

China expands its Africa investment

Marketplace / David Brancaccio and Leanna Byrne